WFO RIVERTON Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Monday, February 19, 2018
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WINTER STORM WARNING
URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Riverton WY
155 PM MST Mon Feb 19 2018
…A strong winter storm continues across all of Central,
Southern, and portions of northern Wyoming today…
.Steady light, occasionally moderate to heavy, snow continues
across Central and Southern Wyoming today. This storm will cause
significant travel impacts with possible road closures.
…WINTER STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 2 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON…
Some light snow will continue into early this evening but the
heavy snow potential has ended. Roads will remain slick over South
Pass so use caution if you must travel this afternoon or evening.
Snow is also falling a little heavier as you get closer to Farson.
…WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON…
* WHAT…Snow will continue much of today. Total snow
accumulations of 4 to 7 inches with locally higher amounts.
Around 6 inches was reported around noon in Kemmerer.
* WHERE…South Lincoln County.
* WHEN…Until 5 PM MST this afternoon.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Plan on difficult travel conditions.
Winds gusting as high as 30 mph will cause areas of blowing
and drifting snow.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you
must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your
vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
…WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS
EVENING…
* WHAT…Light to occasionally moderate snow will continue into
this afternoon. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 9 inches,
with localized amounts up to 11 inches, are expected.
* WHERE…Southeast Johnson County.
* WHEN…Until 8 PM MST Monday.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Plan on difficult travel conditions.
Winds gusting as high as 25 mph will cause some blowing and
much drifting snow. The cold wind chills as low as 25 below
zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30
minutes.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you
must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your
vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
…WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON…
* WHAT…Light to occasionally moderate snow will continue this
morning. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches. Snowfall
reports have varied from 5 to 8 inches generally.
* WHERE…Northeast Johnson County.
* WHEN…Until 5 PM MST Monday.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Plan on difficult travel conditions.
Winds gusting as high as 25 mph will cause some blowing and
much drifting snow. The cold wind chills as low as 20 below
zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30
minutes.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you
must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your
vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
…WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST THIS
EVENING…
* WHAT…Light to locally moderate snow will fall around the area
through this evening before tapering off to flurries.
Additional snowfall by this evening will be 1 to 2 inches with
snow totals of 13 to 17 inches, with 10 to 15 inches on Casper
Mountain. Many reports have already come in with snow totals of
13 to 14 inches around Casper as of 1 pm.
* WHERE…Natrona County Lower Elevations and Casper Mountain.
* WHEN…Until 11 PM MST Monday.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Plan on difficult travel conditions.
Winds gusting as high as 25 mph in open areas will cause some
blowing and much drifting snow. The cold wind chills as low as
25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as
little as 30 minutes.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you
must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your
vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
…WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST THIS
EVENING…
* WHAT…Light to locally moderate snow will fall around the area
through this evening before tapering off to flurries.
Additional snowfall by this evening will be 1 to 2 inches with
snow totals of 13 to 17 inches, with 10 to 15 inches on Casper
Mountain. Many reports have already come in with snow totals of
13 to 14 inches around Casper as of 1 pm.
* WHERE…Natrona County Lower Elevations and Casper Mountain.
* WHEN…Until 11 PM MST Monday.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Plan on difficult travel conditions.
Winds gusting as high as 25 mph in open areas will cause some
blowing and much drifting snow. The cold wind chills as low as
25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as
little as 30 minutes.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you
must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your
vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
…WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST THIS
EVENING…
* WHAT…Steady light to moderate snow continues today. Light Snow
will occur into this evening. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 9
inches from Jeffrey City westward with 9 to 12 inches east of
Jeffrey City towards Pathfinder and Alcova. Around 6 inches was
reported in Jeffrey City around noon.
* WHERE…Green Mountains and Rattlesnake Range.
* WHEN…Until 11 PM MST Monday.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Plan on difficult travel conditions.
Winds gusting as high as 25 mph will cause patchy blowing and
much drifting snow. The cold wind chills as low as 20 below
zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30
minutes.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you
must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your
vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
…WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST THIS
EVENING…
* WHAT…Steady snow, moderate at times, will continue into this
afternoon and evening. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 9
inches, with 9 to 12 inches across the eastern portion of the
area. Wamsutter reported at least 6 inches as of noon today with
8 inches around Flaming Gorge.
* WHERE…Flaming Gorge and East Sweetwater County.
* WHEN…Until 11 PM MST Monday.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Plan on difficult travel conditions.
Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will cause some blowing and
much drifting snow. The cold wind chills as low as 20 below
zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30
minutes.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you
must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your
vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
…WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST THIS
EVENING…
* WHAT…Steady snow, moderate at times, will continue into this
afternoon and evening. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 9
inches, with 9 to 12 inches across the eastern portion of the
area. Wamsutter reported at least 6 inches as of noon today with
8 inches around Flaming Gorge.
* WHERE…Flaming Gorge and East Sweetwater County.
* WHEN…Until 11 PM MST Monday.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Plan on difficult travel conditions.
Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will cause some blowing and
much drifting snow. The cold wind chills as low as 20 below
zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30
minutes.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you
must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your
vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS
EVENING…
* WHAT…Mainly light snow is expected to continue into the early
evening. New snow accumulations of 1 to 2 inches on top of what
has already has fallen. Total snowfall will vary from 3 to 6
inches.
* WHERE…Upper Green River Basin.
* WHEN…Until 8 PM MST this evening.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Plan on difficult travel conditions. Be
prepared for reduced visibilities at times.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered
roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 2 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON…
Some light snow will continue this afternoon before decreasing to
flurries this evening but additional accumulation will be light.
Therefore, the National Weather Service in Riverton will allow
the winter weather advisory to expire on time at 2 pm. Early
reports indicate that 3 to 5 inches has fallen around the area
from this latest storm.
…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 2 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON…
Some light snow will continue this afternoon before decreasing to
flurries this evening but additional accumulation will be light.
Therefore, the National Weather Service in Riverton will allow
the winter weather advisory to expire on time at 2 pm. Early
reports indicate that 6 to 12 inches has fallen around the
Bighorns.
…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 2 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON…
Some light snow will continue this afternoon before decreasing to
flurries this evening but additional accumulation will be light.
Therefore, the National Weather Service in Riverton will allow
the winter weather advisory to expire on time at 2 pm. Early
reports indicate that 6 to 12 inches has fallen around the
Bighorns.
…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 2 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON…
Some light snow will continue this afternoon before tapering off
to flurries this evening but the threat of any significant further
accumulation is all but over. Therefore, the National Weather
Service in Riverton will allow the winter weather advisory to
expire on time at 2 pm. Snowfall amounts are still coming in but
early reports show that 3 to 5 inches fell in a large part of the
area with up to 10 inches around Big Trails.
…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 2 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON…
Some light snow will continue this afternoon before tapering off
to flurries this evening but the threat of any significant further
accumulation is all but over. Therefore, the National Weather
Service in Riverton will allow the winter weather advisory to
expire on time at 2 pm. Snowfall amounts are still coming in but
early reports show that 3 to 5 inches fell in a large part of the
area with up to 10 inches around Big Trails.
…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 2 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON…
Some light snow will continue this afternoon before tapering off
to flurries this evening but the threat of any significant further
accumulation is all but over. Therefore, the National Weather
Service in Riverton will allow the winter weather advisory to
expire on time at 2 pm. Snowfall amounts are still coming in but
early reports show that 3 to 5 inches fell in a large part of the
area with up to 10 inches around Big Trails.
…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 2 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON…
Some light snow will continue this afternoon before decreasing to
flurries this evening but additional accumulation will be light.
Therefore, the National Weather Service in Riverton will allow
the winter weather advisory to expire on time at 2 pm. Early
reports indicate that 3 to 5 inches has fallen around the area.
…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 2 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON…
Some light snow will continue this afternoon before decreasing to
flurries this evening but additional accumulation will be light.
Therefore, the National Weather Service in Riverton will allow
the winter weather advisory to expire on time at 2 pm. Early
reports indicate that 3 to 5 inches has fallen around the area.
…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST THIS
EVENING…
* WHAT…Snow will occur today. The snow will continue into this
evening. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches are
expected by this evening. Snowfall amounts of 4 to 6 inches
have been reported between Green River and Rock Springs as of
earlier this morning.
* WHERE…Rock Springs and Green River.
* WHEN…Until 11 PM MST Monday.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Plan on difficult travel conditions. Be
prepared for reduced visibilities at times. Some blowing and
drifting snow will occur as wind speeds will gust to 25 mph in
places.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered
roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS
EVENING…
* WHAT…Mainly light snow is expected to continue into early this
evening. New snow accumulations of 1 to 2 inches on top of what
has already has fallen. Total snowfall will vary from 3 to 5
inches since last night.
* WHERE…Upper Green River Basin Foothills.
* WHEN…Until 8 PM MST this evening.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Plan on difficult travel conditions. Be
prepared for reduced visibilities at times.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered
roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
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